Stranded at the Drive-In?

Ahhh, the drive-in movie theater. Remember those? I always seem to relate the drive-in movie with that scene from Grease, where Danny tries to get fresh with Sandy, so she stomps off in her poodle skirt, and poor Danny is left alone, singing forlornly into the night whilst standing in front of the screen, ruining all of the other moviegoers' experience in the process. You know the one:



Good times. Believe it or not, I actually remember going to the drive-in movies with my parents when I was little. I'm pretty sure the last movie we saw before the theater closed its doors was Mad Max Beyond the Thunderdome. Well, last week, the hubs and found a little gem inside the perimeter, called Starlight Six Drive-In Theatre, and we had a throwback date night of our own! This is a great idea for a fun and different outing, and it's easy on the pockets, too. They have six screens, each of which hosts a double feature every night; the first movie begins at 9 p.m., and the second begins around 11. Adults are only $7 apiece, and if you can stay awake, that means you get two movies for the low-low price of one! Who doesn't like a twofer? What fun! They have a snack bar on site, where you can purchase munchies that tempt your tummy, but that's the great thing about the drive-in -- you can bring your own snacks (without having to hide them in your purse)! The coolest thing about this place is that although it's inside the city, it's surrounded by trees, which keep the glaring city lights from disturbing your movie-going experience. It's a really cool effect, watching the movies on the big screen, with nothing but trees in the background. I bet scary movies are sick there; it probably gets super creepy.

I definitely recommend this place to anyone who is looking for an original date night idea, or even just a fun outing with some friends. For the movie buffs out there, where else can you pay $7 for two movies, bring your own snacks, AND not have to worry about those inconsiderate people that are inevitable always sitting within a three seat radius from you, whispering and providing obnoxious commentary? Sounds like a win-win to me!

Starlight Six Drive-In Theatre
2000 Moreland Avenue SE
Atlanta, GA 30316
404.627.5786

...Back from Hiatus

Hi all! Remember me? I can't believe it has been over a month since my last post. When I first moved here, I was so eager to get started on this blog that I got started right away. Well, let's just say that eagerness burned brightly and fizzled out quickly. I became so consumed with the hustle and bustle of moving to a new city, that I totally neglected my blog. But don't fret, my pets. I'm back. Just think of this break as a brief hiatus between seasons of your favorite show . . . because isn't that what it really was, after all?

Let me see if I can do a little catch-up episode for you . . . here's the past month, in a nutshell:

• The house is coming together nicely! All of our furniture has finally been delivered, the downstairs is all but finished, and we are definitely lovin' our new digs. Both sets of parents visited last month, and they all love the house, too. It's always nice to get the seal of approval from your 'rents, isn't it? Even if you do pay all of your own bills.
• We made a quick jaunt to nearby Columbus to visit my aunt and uncle, who have this uh-mazing house on a mountain lake. C must have loved the place. He fished. I tell you, he continues to surprise me with all of these manly things. First, he assembled everything in our house. Now, he's doing outdoor things like fishing. And he says he's a city boy. Needless to say, I did not participate in the fishing. Do I look like the type? If there's any confusion -- I'm not. Thanks.
• My bestie and I started kicking around the idea of opening a little accessory business. Since both of us are hanging out at home, wasting our lives away by Skyping each other, the least we could do is craft. So, keep an eye out soon for our upcoming Etsy shop. Think bracelets, headbands, and other fun outfit-makers. I'll keep you posted on that!
• I got a new kitty!! Interestingly, she is the first legit pet that I've ever had. I make the legit qualification, because I did have a pet hermit crab when I was little. I kid you not. My mom was (still is, actually) allergic to animal dander, so I was never allowed to have a furry friend. (In fact, you should have heard the passive aggressive guilt trip I got for getting this cat. Hmph.) Talk about a depraved childhood, right?! Anyway, I got the cutest little kitty a couple of days ago. She's a Russian Blue/American Domestic Short Hair mix named Stella, and I'm kind of in love with her. The whole process all happened rather quickly. I saw a Russian Blue on someone else's Facebook page, and just knew that I had to have one. The hubs and I decided that if we were going to get a pet that we should adopt a rescue, so we looked around on Petfinder, and found our new baby! 

If you are thinking about getting a new pet, you should definitely consider checking your local rescue shelters . . . and please remember to get your pets spayed or neutered! There is a heart-wrenching surplus of unwanted pets that have to be euthanized because of irresponsible pet owners. Don't be a part of the problem; be a part of the solution! Pets can be adopted from PetSmart, or local shelters. Petfinder was a great resource for us; we were able to locate and adopt Stella within a day or two. For you local folks looking to make a rescue kitty part of your home, check out Cats in the Cradle in Alpharetta, GA. That's where we found our pretty kitty! Ask for Sally. She was really awesome about talking me through everything I would need to make Stella comfy in her new home. So, call Sally, and go and get your own kitten . . . right meow, please.

That about sums up my last month. Don't worry, more updates/new stuff to come soon. Promise.